Loaded Sweet Potato Salad

A healthy twist on a loaded baked sweet potato and potato salad. Looking for more sweet potato recipes? Check these out!

Last month we hosted a barbecue at our house. I like to do a BYOM&B (bring your own meat & booze)–I make all the sides and desserts, and everyone can choose their own meat (or non-meat) and whatever they want to drink. It saves a lot of money, and you don’t have to worry so much about numbers, RSVPs, etc. It can be more laid back, and it makes it easier to invite all your friends.

I created something like 5 new recipes that day, and they all turned out amazing. Let me tell you, that never happens. It was a miracle. For the sides, I made a Thai peanut slaw (coming soon…) and this baby. There was a big debate over which side was better. Nobody could agree, but I can tell you that this was Steve’s favorite. Mine too. 😉

The recipe is super easy, and other than the time spent cooking the potatoes, it comes together in minutes. I just took a little spin with the concept of my loaded baked potato salad, and it was literally love at first bite. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes with salty bacon and tangy goat cheese…uggghhh–it’s just so right.

And I love how this is a side dish that’s perfect for all seasons–it’s perfect for a summer barbecue, but to me the sweet potatoes scream fall, and it’s such an easy dish to throw together that you can literally take it with you to just about any party, or even eat it as a meal for lunch! The Greek yogurt packs it with protein while the sweet potatoes add healthy carbs, and tons of vitamins. It’s literally the best of every world.

My hubs first time of tasting potato salad was actually a similar version of this. He LOVED it! Then when he had a traditional version he thought it was disgusting. I’ll have to save this one for him!Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…An Almost Perfect Day

Love the BYOM&B idea! Especially for large groups- what a great way to take off the stress but keep everyone happy. And you’ve got so many amazing side dishes!Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted…Fall 5 and 10 October Recap and Winners

I have thought of trying sweet potato in a salad but just wasn’t sure- glad to see it turned out great and love what you did with the goat cheese and bacon. YUM! I have been craving sweet potatoes and squash big time. Can I ask you a Q about your pics. What are you using for your black background? Thanks Ari!Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata {Meatless Monday}

This is so creative! I wouldn’t have thought of this idea, but it seems so obvious now that I see it. I am sure it’ll be a new classic. I love the goat cheese in here because I love sweet potato and goat cheese together. Yumminess!Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes recently posted…sweetpotato and black bean chili burrito bowls